USA EV Comparison: Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) vs Tesla Model X Plaid

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) has a starting price of $229900, compared to the Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…), which starts at $93490.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Even though the Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 367 kW, while the Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) maxes out at 250 kW.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) is limited to 11.5 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

The Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Tesla Model X Plaid (2021-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…).